Changes in mammary function at the onset of lactation in the goat: correlation with hormonal changes

1. Changes in mammary function and plasma hormone concentrations during late pregnancy and the onset of lactation have been studied in conscious goats. 2. Mammary blood flow, oxygen consumption and glucose uptake increased markedly and significantly between 2 days and 0·5-1 day pre-partum . 3. The...

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